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ZIP 98275

Part of Mukilteo, WA
Pop. 21,323·Snohomish County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,365/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
+6.2%
vs US Median
+$400
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ZIP 98275 · $2,365
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,120
1 BR
$2,200
2 BR
$2,560
3 BR
$3,350
4 BR+
$3,940
Research median
$2,560/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,380/yr
At $2,365/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySnohomish County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, +6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98275 (Mukilteo, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 56.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,323
Median income
$132,861
Median age
42.8
Renters
29.4%
Age distribution
21%
18.1%
25.7%
17.3%
17.9%
Under 1821%
18–3418.1%
35–5425.7%
55–6417.3%
65+17.9%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
61.9%
18.6%
White61.9%
Black1.8%
Hispanic9.8%
Asian18.6%
Other8%
Education (25+)
14.7%
26.4%
56.3%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma14.7%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+56.3%
Housing tenure
70.6%
29.4%
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98275 in Mukilteo, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,659 → $2,365
up 42.6%
Income
$109,738 → $132,861
up 21.1%
Population
21,409 → 21,323
down 0.4%
Renter share
29.7% → 29.4%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
52.9% → 56.3%
+3.4 pts
Median age
44.6 → 42.8
-1.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 98275 in Mukilteo, WA has shifted from $1,659 to $2,365, up 42.6% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98275 in Mukilteo, WA now reports about $132,861, up from $109,738 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 52.9% to 56.3% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 98275 in Mukilteo, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98275 covers Mukilteo, WA. The median rent here is $2,365/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($132,861/yr), ZIP 98275 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98275?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98275 (Mukilteo, WA) is $2,365. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98275 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98275's median rent of $2,365/mo is $400 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98275 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98275 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #52 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,365/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98275?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,365/mo in ZIP 98275. The local median household income is $132,861/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98275?

Rent in ZIP 98275 has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98275 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98275 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,365/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($132,861/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98275 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98275 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.4% of ZIP 98275 households are renters, while 70.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98275 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98275 compare to the rest of Mukilteo?

ZIP 98275 sits right at the Mukilteo citywide median of $2,365/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98275 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98275 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,365/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 98275's median household income ($132,861/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98275 21%Benchmark 30%
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